The weakest Linux?

[Zordani]

What's the weakest Linux, when talking about network security, out there? Is there even such a thing? Or does it all depend on the skills of the people trying to get to your data?

[whcdavid]

All the operating system has weakest point. You need to keep your kernel with latest updates and need to have good firewall rules. There are lots of firewall software for linux. I would recommend iptables.

[princee18]

I agree but i think it is also important to install an intrusion detection system and use a spam and anti-virus filter to increase the security.

[Zordani]

But wouldn't the firewall do all that? Intrusion detection, virus killing, that sort of stuff? Wouldn't iptables be enough for that? I know that all systems are hackable...

[whcdavid]

You can control by firewall, but not all and depends on your firewall rules. If you are running third party tools, then you need to come up with different firewall rules.

[tomandrew]

I do agree that all OS have its flaw just like Linux there is also some problems with it apps like Gimp and open office. I actually recommend it actually to a friend of mine but it seems too unfriendly its really hard to figure out if your a newbie. And with open office I think it really needs a interface overhaul.